ABOUT SAIRA

Saira Clegg is a versatile and experienced musician based in the North-West of England.

After leaving school Saira studied at The Royal College of Music gaining a Foundation Scholarship for Clarinet and Saxophone. She
then spent one and a half years studying with Bruce Weinberger in Switzerland, before restarting and completing her Degree
and Masters in Darmstadt, Germany with Linda Bangs-Urban.

Her solo performance at the Landtag, Mainz was recorded for German SWR2 Radio. She has participated in lessons and workshops with
The Rascher Saxophone Quartet, Carina Rascher, Kyle Horch, Wildy Zumwalt, John Edward Kelly and Bruce Weinberger. She
has also played for wedding parties, birthday parties and art gallery openings and for more formal events such as a political
conferences, and evening concerts.

From 2007 to 2012 Saira played as an Understudy with the Hessen State Police Orchestra, the Big Band and the Combo Jazz Band, touring
around Hessen performing for official Police events, Summer Events, Fundraising for the Community and Christmas Church Services.
In 2010 - 2012, she was a member of the Staatstheatre of Wiesbaden playing both alto and tenor saxophones as well as clarinet
for musicals such as “Kiss Me Kate” and “Sweet Charity”.

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Testimonials

"Listening to Saira means listening to a musician who has completely fallen in love with her instrument and the music she is playing. Extraordinary! I am thankful for having had the chance to listen to her."

- Cord Meijering, composer -

"We wanted a saxophonist to play at our wedding from the outset. Neither I nor my husband is musically trained and so we searched to find someone. As soon as I came across Saira, I knew that we had to have her play at our wedding. Saira was so friendly, warm and approachable even over text. We met with her before the wedding and any wedding nerves that I may have had evaporated. Saira kept in touch with us coming up to the wedding. It made me feel that I could leave her side of things to her and gave me one less thing to worry about. Saira played beautifully during our drinks reception.

We got married in a country house and I felt the music suited the surroundings so much. Saira played a complete mix of songs from love songs to quick, upbeat music which helped create a buzzing atmosphere when our guests were mingling. Our service ran over and during the actual service I worried about the length of time that we would have Saira left to play. I needed had worried as she simply played on which was wonderful. We got so many compliments from our wedding party about the music and how great it was to sip on champagne whilst listening to Saira’s beautiful music. I cannot recommend Saira enough and having Saira play at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made."

- Geraldine, Manchester Mat 2015 -

"Saira plays with a sensitivity and brilliance which speaks to the hearts of the listeners."

"Listening to Saira's recitals means listening to a musician who has completely fallen in love with her instrument and the music she is playing. Extraordinary! I am thankful for having had the chance to listen to her."

- Cord Meijering, composer -

"Saira’s sound is inspiring"

- Stefan Hakenberg, composer. -

"Saira's teaching style was both very different and just what I needed. She was able to recognise that I had a problem with timing and showed me some really helpful exercises and I've been able to progress further. Saira is a gifted and talented musician and teacher. "

- Farouk, September 2015 -

"I came to Saira as a beginner and she was able to help me grasp the basics while at the same time being conscious of my needs as an adult. I am thrilled with the progress I have made so far and would highly recommend Saira as a teacher. "

- Maddox, December 2015 -

"Having “Always” wanting to play the Sax I finally succumbed and made my purchase, I then proceeded to mess around with it for a couple of years, I then moved back up to Manchester from London and “found” my sax again. Having searched around for somebody local ish (unsuccessfully at the time) I stumbled across Saira. (I have to point out at this point that I haven’t received a penny for this revue) Saira is without question one of the best teachers I have ever come across in my business and Personnel Life somebody who takes the fear out of learning music and really puts a smile on your face, I suppose one of the biggest things for me was Saira has got me to believe in Me and every time I leave a lesson I most defiantly have a spring in my step, Thank you SAIRA and I hope to know you for many years - you are a joy to be around."

- Steve, March 2016 -

"When I first went for saxophone lessons I was apprehensive as I couldn't play at all. However, Saira was so welcoming and friendly that she put me to ease straight away. Her love of music is infectious and that shines through in her teaching. She has been very patient and kind and her motivational approach has definitely helped me to play. The more I play the saxophone the more I love it and I couldn't have done that without Saira's expertise. I would definitely recommend her as she is a great teacher!"

- Suzanne, August 2015 -

"Saira plays with a sensitivity and brilliance which speaks to the hearts of the listeners."

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during the summer months so be sure to book in advance.

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